"Father! Stop this!Tell them to stop!" Bella screamed as they held her back.Marcus looked a bit torn,as if he wanted to stop this but he was afraid his pride would be at risk. He growled as he watched his men get ripped apart, I knew he had lost this battle. Jake was something else now,he was stronger and unbeatable.Jake grinned at Marcus as he tossed a limb away,his mouth oozing out blood. "Just say the word Marcus!" he said out loud as another wolf attacked him. Before he could rip it's head off Marcus moved forward."Stop! You win! Just don't kill anymore of my men"Marcus said going down on his knees as a sign of defeat. I sighed in relief,no more deaths.Jake smirked as he dropped the huge werewolf onto the ground after punching it twice. "Good choice! I really thought I was going to have to kill you too. Good thing it didn't come to that or maybe it should" he said as he grabbed Marcus's neck gripping it tightly."No please don't kill him,please Jake!" Bella cried out as she ap
"You do know that they’re going to try and kill her now, right? They’ll find every way possible to get rid of that baby!" Sophie’s eyes were sharp with warning as she looked at Jake, pressing the seriousness of the situation.I sighed as I rose from the bed. We were back in our room now; Sophie had insisted on speaking to us both before heading to bed herself. "I think it was bound to happen, Sophie. Better for them to hear the news straight from their king than through rumors," I said, keeping my tone steady, though I felt my nerves fraying."I understand that," she replied, "but it would have been better for this news to reach the people only after the pregnancy had gone through a few more moons. Maybe even eight whole moons. The risk would have been so much less." She held my gaze, her eyes full of genuine concern, and I suppressed another sigh because she was right. I could sense that she wanted to protect me, but she knew the reality as much as I did.Jake’s face hardened, his ey
"How much is this?" I asked the old lady selling beautiful jewellery.She smiled at me as she held the piece up for me to see clearly. I have spent fifteen minutes exploring and I could tell that I loved Avalon so much. The people were actually nice,maybe things would have been so much better if nobody really knew what I was."Just four dollars and ninety nine cents."she said I searched my my pockets for some money and grinned when I found a five dollar note. "Here,thank you" I handed her the money and she placed the golden necklace in my palm."Oh no,thank you!"she said with a genuine smile that made her brown eyes sparkle.I nodded with a smile stuck on my face. The village town was so lovely with so many different people doing something to make some money. There were market places almost at every corner. My wolf was so happy being free and happy among her own kind. I could feel how content she was just watching everyone go around doing something with their lives.My stomach suddenl
"I think she is awake" a male voice whispered beside me"Get the water,hurry!" a female voice said harshly.I let my eyes flatter open as my heart began to race,I had been kidnapped at the restaurant.I groaned as the sudden light invaded my eyes blinding me little. "Relax she wolf,we are not going to hurt you" the lady from the restaurant said with a sigh.She looked older that thirty with green eyes and red curly hair. My hands quickly felt my stomach,I sighed as I felt the big baby bump "What did you give to me!" I said with a growl"It was just a small amount of RAA just to weaken you and get you to sleep in an instant.Nothing harmful for you or the baby" she explained I growled at her, "So why did you kidnap me? What do you want from me? The Alpha will kill you when he finds out and he will find out""I am sorry about this but it had to be done for your own good.I am a witch as well from the Hidden Coven,remember the coven that you are forgetting so easily because you suddenly ha
"Give me your hand,I am going to cut your palm just a little bit for some blood.The spell is going to need your blood for it to work." Selena said with a blank face. I nodded my head and gave her my hand. Tim gave me a wink as he smiled at me nodding his head, it made me feel better but I was still a little bit scared. This was my very first spell and it required me getting hurt just for me to find my jerk of a mate.I felt a sharp sting as Selena cut my right palm with a sharp golden blade,she squeezed my palm in a silver goblet and I watched painfully as my blood poured into the goblet slowly.After she felt like it was enough she handed me a white clean cloth to cover my palm that was already healing due to my fast healing abilities.Tim handed her a map as Shawn lit three candles,a white candle,a purple candle and a green candle."The map is going to help your mate to find you,it will direct him and the candles are for protection. Whenever you make a spell you must make sure you are
JAKEI couldn't stop pacing and for one reason. I have never felt so useless before in my whole entire life. I felt as if all of this was for nothing,the pack ,the power -everything.It felt so painful losing the mother of my unborn child because it meant I didn't have them both close to me.I quickly grabbed my phone and dialed my betas number. Yes, I could just mind link him but that wasn't necessary. "Alpha" Chris respondedI breathed out trying to be calm "Have you gotten any leads yet?""No not yet,we are still searching" Chris said and my heart dropped because that is definitely not the answer I wanted to hear.My hands were shaking as I tightened the grip on my phone "By now something bad could have already happened,search faster! Turn everything upside down I don't care!""Yes Alpha" Chris replied calmly. I knew he probably wanted to tell his friend to calm down that everything was okay but he knew me better than that. I didn't want to hear all those words because I knew reali
"You are never leaving my side ever again...not even for a second" he said sniffing my neck for the longest minute. It felt so good I just wanted to drown in that moment forever. His warmth,his touch it just felt so perfect. Yes, I had missed him so much it was disgusting-in a good way.I nodded my head,he could do any shit at this moment and I would just agree. I hugged him closer and an involuntary moan escaped from my mouth. I guess he loved that because he immediately carried me off the floor and I yelped. I knew what was coming next the moment his lips met mine and the moment my back met the soft touch of the mattress but I didn't mind. I needed this and I didn't care anymore - I just needed my mate at the moment.I groaned as I felt the sunlight fighting a war with my eyelids ,I could feel the light sipping in through my eyelids and it hurt so I faced the other direction and I hid my face on his chest. He smelt lovely but I knew not to get too comfortable after all this was ...J
I was going to have twins! Twins, my heart was beating so fast I fell like throwing up. How was this even possible, this was a lot to take in. I looked at the doctor again and breathed in deeply "But when I had my last check up the doctor never said anything about having twins"She smiled at me "Sometimes these things are really hard to tell and the twin can take a bit of time to show. Yours just took a bit of time to show but you are definitely carrying two bundles of joy"Fatima suddenly squealed "Oh my Gosh! This is just amazing, two little babies running around I can already see it happening!"I smiled at her "Calm down I don't want the whole world to know I am having twins its already risky as it is honestly""Yes Luna you are absolutely right about that. I would suggest you keep this to yourself for now" the doctor said as she helped me get up on my feet again."Yeah ,so you are not going to tell Jake about this as well?" Fatima asked I frowned, he deserved to know about somet
I didn’t sleep that night. Even after Jake had walked me back to my room, his touch still lingered on my skin, and my mind was a storm of emotions I couldn’t untangle. What had we done? What did it mean? I lay in bed staring at the ceiling, my fingers grazing my lips, remembering the way he had kissed me in the lake. He had pulled me close. Held me like he didn’t want to let go. Kissed me like I was something more than just the woman forced into his life. But when we left the lake, he didn’t say much. He had been quiet, almost thoughtful, his gaze flickering toward me more times than I could count. I wanted to ask him what he was thinking, but I was afraid of the answer. What if it meant nothing? What if it had just been the heat of the moment? I rolled over with a frustrated sigh. My body was exhausted, but my mind refused to shut off. Somehow, I must have dozed off at some point because when I opened my eyes, the room was bathed in soft morning light. I was still
The heat was unbearable. Even inside the packhouse, where the walls were thick and shaded, the air felt suffocating. Sweat clung to my skin, and I could feel my clothes sticking to me uncomfortably. The heatwave had settled over the territory like a thick, oppressive blanket, and it didn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon.Sophie had already declared war on the sun, dramatically flopping onto the couch and refusing to move, while Fatima had gone to the kitchen, attempting to make some kind of iced drink that wouldn’t melt within seconds. The twins were in their nursery, the coolest room in the house, surrounded by enchanted ice packs to keep them comfortable.I, however, was suffering.Standing by the open window, I fanned myself uselessly, hoping for a breeze that never came. My hair was damp at the nape of my neck, and my tank top and shorts felt like they were trapping the heat against my skin instead of providing any relief.“I swear, I’m melting,” Sophie groaned from the couch.
Jake's office was exactly what I expected—neat, organized, and painfully impersonal.The large wooden desk was stacked with reports and maps, the shelves lined with books and ledgers. The only thing that seemed remotely personal was a framed picture on the far wall. Even from here, I could tell it was of Prisca.I swallowed the lump in my throat and forced myself to look away.Jake was already at his desk, flipping through a folder. "Close the door behind you."I did as he asked, stepping further into the room. "So, what’s the plan?"He didn’t look up. "We need to tighten security. I want to know how someone got past our patrols and drugged the guards."I crossed my arms. "That’s obvious. But do you have any leads on who’s behind this?"Jake finally met my gaze. "Nothing solid. But whoever it is, they’re getting bolder."A chill ran down my spine. "Then we don’t have time to waste."He nodded. "Which is why I want you to go over the patrol routes with me. I need a fresh set of eyes."
The room was quiet except for the soft, rhythmic breathing of the twins. The dim glow of the nightlight bathed everything in a warm, golden hue, making the moment feel strangely intimate. Jake was still standing close, his presence looming but not suffocating. For once, there was no tension, no sharp words or cold glares. Just him and me, existing in the same space without fighting it. I exhaled slowly, brushing my fingers through Lily’s soft curls. "I don’t think they’ll ever be truly safe, Jake." My voice was soft, barely above a whisper. "Not when someone out there wants them." Jake's jaw tensed, his arms still crossed as he stared down at the twins. "Then we make sure whoever’s after them never gets the chance to try again." The protectiveness in his voice sent warmth through me, but I quickly pushed it down. I had to focus on the bigger picture. I turned in my seat, looking up at him. "We still don’t know why they want them or who’s behind it." His gaze flickered to m
Jake’s thumb brushed against my cheek, slow and deliberate, as if memorizing the feel of my skin beneath his touch. My breath caught, my chest tightening with emotions I wasn’t ready to name.I could feel his warmth, his presence surrounding me, and for once, he wasn’t pulling away. He wasn’t running."Jake…" My voice came out softer than I intended, almost a whisper, as I met his eyes.He held my gaze, his expression unreadable, but I saw the battle waging inside him. The hesitation. The need. The conflict.For the first time, it felt like he was allowing himself to just be here with me, in this moment, without the weight of his past dragging him back.His fingers tightened slightly on my jaw, his body impossibly close to mine. "You make it hard to stay away."A shiver ran down my spine. "Then don’t."Something in his expression shifted, something raw and vulnerable flickering in his eyes before he exhaled heavily. "You don’t know what you’re asking for.""Yes, I do." My hand came up
The morning light streamed through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the room. I stretched slightly, feeling the warmth beside me before reality set in. Jake was still here. He hadn't left before I woke up like he usually did. My heart did an involuntary flip at the realization. I turned my head slowly, trying not to disturb him, and took in the sight of his face, relaxed in sleep. His usual stern expression was gone, and in its place was something softer, almost peaceful. I had seen him vulnerable only a few times, but never like this—so unguarded, so human. I swallowed hard, resisting the urge to reach out and brush my fingers along the sharp lines of his jaw. This was dangerous territory. Before I could think too much about it, his eyes fluttered open, dark and sharp, instantly alert. It was fascinating how quickly he transitioned from sleep to full awareness. "You’re staring." His voice was rough with sleep, deeper than usual. I felt the heat rise up my neck and imm
The man knelt in the center of the room, his face battered and streaked with blood. His shirt was torn, stained with sweat and fear. Behind him stood two of Alaric’s men, their grips firm, unyielding. And then there was Alaric. He stood before them, every inch the cold, untouchable king. His suit was immaculate, his presence suffocating. In his hands, he toyed with a sleek dagger, twirling it between his fingers like an afterthought. He didn’t speak immediately, letting the silence stretch unbearably thick. “so you think you can steal from me? ” Alaric’s voice was a death sentence, quiet but unwavering. The man trembled, his breathing ragged. “I-I swear, I didn’t take the money! I was framed, I-” The crack of Alaric’s palm against the man’s face echoed through the room. I flinched. The force of the slap sent the man’s head snapping to the side, blood trailing from his split lip. “I didn’t ask for excuses,” Alaric said, his tone calm, terrifying. “I asked if you knew why you were
I took a deep breath as I stood outside Jake’s office. My hands clenched into fists at my sides, my heart pounding so hard it felt like it might jump out of my chest. I had been waiting for this moment—to finally have a real conversation with him, to get everything out in the open. But now that I was here, an odd sense of hesitation filled me. Would he listen? Or would he just shut me out like he always did?No. I couldn’t afford to second-guess myself. Not now.I pushed the door open without knocking. He was sitting behind his desk, scribbling something on a piece of paper, his expression cold and distant. At the sound of the door opening, he looked up. For a moment, something flickered in his eyes—something I couldn’t quite place—before he masked it with his usual unreadable expression.“What is it?” he asked, his tone clipped and impatient.I swallowed hard, forcing myself to stay strong. “We need to talk.”“I’m busy.”My nails dug into my palms. “Too bad. I’m not leaving until we
I wasn’t sure what startled me awake at first. My body felt heavy, my limbs sluggish, and the warmth of my blankets begged me to stay curled beneath them. But something was wrong. The air around me felt… charged. A presence lingered in my room, unseen but **felt**, and a whisper brushed against my ears. **"Ayla… wake up."** My breath hitched, and my eyes snapped open. The room was dim, only faint moonlight streaming through the window, but I knew I wasn’t alone. My heart pounded as I pushed myself up, scanning the shadows. **Prisca.** I had heard her before, always in my dreams. But this time was different. This wasn’t a dream. **"Wake up. The twins."** Panic gripped me. I threw off my blankets and ran. The hallway was eerily quiet, the only sound my hurried footsteps as I rushed toward Lily and Logan’s room. Dread settled deep in my stomach, a horrible premonition clawing at my chest. When I reached the door, my heart stopped. The guard. He was slumped against th